Complete Schedule and Pricing Guide Inside! 2018 Life is better at the beach! AQUATICS GUIDE Splash into Summer! Friday, June 8 3 8pm Deer Lake Beach School is finally out for the summer so come down to Deer Lake Beach to celebrate with your friends! BAY COURT & DEER LAKE BEACH HOURS & PRICING THE NEW RENEE PRZYBYLSKI MEMORIAL SPRAY PARK! OPENING SUMMER 2018! SWIM LESSONS GROUP & PRIVATE Register online for group swim lessons INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PARKS, RECREATION & SENIORS 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 248.625.8223 ITPRS.ORG Making our community a better place to live, work and play by building connections with neighbors and the outdoors.
DEER LAKE BEACH Deer Lake Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with a wonderful shore line. The beach is located within the Village of Clarkston City limits, between Holcomb and Dixie Hwy. There are swimming areas for the little tykes and the big kids too, including an area with a few simple play toys. SORRY, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED at the beach. Portable toilets are on site, including ADA units. Handicap Parking available. Lifeguards are on duty during operating hours. For questions about Deer Lake Beach call (248) 625-8223. Summer Hours WEEKDAYS Pre-Season Full-Season End-of-Season June 11 August 17 10am 8pm August 20 24, August 27 August 31 Noon 5pm WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS May 26 28, June 2 3, June 9 10 11am 7pm June 16 August 19 10am 8pm August 25 26, September 1 3 11am 7pm Hours may be extended during extreme heat conditions. Temperatures must maintain 70 degrees for the Beach to be open. Call (248) 625-1444 or go online to www.cancellations.com for updated facility information during inclement weather. Daily Swim Passes Pay at Beach Entrance. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to Independence Township. Deer Lake Boat Launch Information & Rates Daily Boat Pass Rates: $10 per watercraft Boat Sticker Rates (Includes a key) BOAT TYPE PRICE Non-Motor Boat $25 16 hp and under $36 17 hp to 50 hp $47 51 hp to 100 hp $64 Over 100 hp $80 Residents 50 and better 50% discount Season Boat Sticker Information: Boat keys & stickers are available ONLY to Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston residents. A current registration with an MC number for each boat or watercraft must be presented at the time of purchase. The address on the registration must match the address on driver s license/state ID of person purchasing a pass. Boat stickers and keys will only be issued to persons over the age of 18. Only those persons authorized by the State of Michigan to operate a personal watercraft will be allowed to launch. Persons who violate boating rules will have their sticker and key revoked. Boat keys and stickers can be purchased at the Parks, Recreation & Seniors main office (cash, check, credit card), open Monday Friday, 8am 5pm. Boat stickers will be valid through Labor Day 2018. Non-residents must purchase a daily boat launch pass. Call (248) 625-8223 for questions. RES. NON. Daily Swim Pass $3 $6 Resident pricing applies to Independence Twp. Residents and Clarkston School District Homeowners Discount Swim Passes: Pass must be presented for access to the beach. The 10 visit pass will be punched once per person per visit. Season Passes are unlimited visits to the Beach for the 2018 swim season, limited to persons who reside full time in the household. Names will be required on the pass. Children under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult over the age of 18. Proof of residency is required when purchasing the pass. Passes are valid from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 2018. Passes are non-refundable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Purchase Discount Swim Passes starting Monday, April 23 at the Parks, Recreation & Seniors main office (cash, check, credit card). Questions, call (248) 625-8223. RES. NON. 10 Visit Punch Card $20 $40 Season Pass $75 $150 Resident pricing applies to Independence Twp. Residents and Clarkston School District Homeowners Bay Court Beach 6970 Andersonville Road Clarkston, MI 48346 For questions about Bay Court Beach call (248) 625-8223 Located on Greens Lake, this beautiful swimming beach area is perfect for the family. This feature complements the serene Park. SORRY, NO PETS ALLOWED on the beach. There are NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY, therefore this is a SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK Beach. 2
SPRAY PARK The New Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park Built in memory of Renee, one of the best Day Camp Counselors in the history of Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors. Cost and Hours RES. NON. AGES 18+ Daily Wristband $2* $4 FREE Open daily, 10am-7pm (weather permitting). *Resident pricing applies to Independence Twp. Residents and Clarkston School District Homeowners Family Season Spray Park Pass for $50! Passes are limited to those who reside in the household. This offer is for Independence Township residents and Clarkston School District attendees ONLY. Opening the Summer of 2018! All users will need to show ID for a wristband. Bathroom facilities are limited, so come in your suit & don t forget a towel. All users need to shower before entering the Spray Park. Please note, on days where user capacity is at its maximum, users will take turns in 15 minute intervals so everyone gets a chance to use it. Temperatures must maintain 70 degrees for the Spray Park to open. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Also, users should be aware that the Clintonwood Park Day Camp will be using the facility during the afternoon hours on weekdays. YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS All classes are held MONDAY through THURSDAY for two consecutive weeks. Make-ups for classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be held on Friday and/or the following Monday. Session One: June 18 21 & June 25 28 Session Two: July 9 12 & July 16 19 Session Three: July 30 August 2 & August 6 9 See page 4 for specific age group times. Location: All lessons are held at Deer Lake Beach, 350 White Lake Road, just outside of downtown Clarkston. Enroll for one session, or all three! RES. NON. Water Gigglers $12 $17 Tadpoles & Frogs $24 $34 Minnows & Goldfish $38 $48 Level 1 Advanced $48 $58 Our instructors are very personable, great with kids and will make it a great experience for you and your family. Whether you have first-time swimmers or those with years of experience, we have a great summer schedule for you to choose from OR you can register for private lessons! REFUNDS: After the registration deadline, absolutely no refunds or credits will be given. For patron-requested refunds prior to the registration deadline, there will be a $10 service fee. Refunds will be issued in the form of an Account Credit, check, or your VISA or MC will be credited. No cash refunds will be given. Check refunds will be issued according to Township Finance Department s bill-paying schedule, which may take 4 6 weeks. If the refund is less than $10, a credit will be posted to your account. TRANSFERS: All patron-requested transfers must be done prior to the registration deadline. In addition to any difference in fees, a $10 administrative fee will be charged to transfer between any activities. All transfers must be done in person unless payment is made by VISA or MC. Transfers are only authorized if space is available in the new activity, and in some cases, may need instructor approval. Call to have a transfer form mailed or faxed, or download online. There will be no charge for instructor requested transfers. 3
Youth Swimming Lessons: Descriptions Ages listed for each class are merely suggestions. Parents should select which class is most appropriate for their child based on ability and skill level. Class information below represents what will be taught and the criteria on which swimmers will be evaluated at the end of each swim session. Choose a session that fits your schedule. LEVEL AGE DESCRIPTION Water Gigglers Tadpoles Frogs Minnows Goldfish Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 (6 18 mos. with parent) (18 mos. 3 yrs with parent) (3-4 yrs with parent) (3-4 yrs without parent) (4-5 yrs without parent) (5-6 yr olds) (7-8 yr olds) (8-9 yr olds) (9-10 yr olds) (10 yrs and up) (11 yrs and up) Level 7 (Passed Level 6) Advanced (Passed Level 7) It s social time for parents and children! Meet other parents and have a fun time with your toddler! We ll play games & sing songs. We ll also cover water adjustment, independent water entry/exit & water safety. Water Gigglers classes are held once a week for 3 weeks. June classes meeting starting 6/18; July starting 7/9; August starting 7/30. Choose a time: 10am or 4:30pm In water independence; Water balance; Bubble blowing; Supported bobbing; Water crawling; Supported front float; Supported back float; Water games; Safety skills; Child CPR Face in water; Hold breath under water; Supported front and back float; Supported bobbing; Introduce kicking, arm motions; Supported kicking front and back; Supported arm motions; Experiment with opening eyes underwater; Safety skills; Child CPR Face under water; Hold breath under water; Blow bubbles with nose; 5 bobs; Experiment with opening eyes underwater; Stomach float; Supported front glide; Back float; Supported back glide; Arm actions & alt kicks; Safety skills Experiment with submerging head under water & opening eyes; Blow bubbles with nose; 10 bobs; Stomach & back float; Supported front & back glide; Arm actions & alt kicks; Experiment with basic swimming strokes, underwater swimming and rhythmic breathing; Safety skills Fully submerge head, 2 seconds; Breath in mouth, blow out nose underwater; Open eyes underwater; Front float and glide; Back float and glide; Flutter kick (front and back); Beginning strokes; Beginning under water swimming; Experiment with rhythmic breathing; Safety skills Fully submerge head, 3 seconds; Retrieve object with eyes open; Front glide and kick; 10 consecutive bobs; Turning over & around w/strokes; Front crawl 5 yards; Beginning breaststroke; Back crawl 5 yards; Practice rhythmic breathing; Underwater swimming; Deep water exploration; Survival swimming; Safety skills Retrieve object from bottom in chest deep water; 15 consecutive bobs; Front glide (two body lengths); Back glide (two body lengths); Front crawl 10 yards; Back crawl 10 yards; Elementary Backstroke kick 10 yards, with or without kickboard; Reverse direction, front and back; Safety skills Deep water bobbing; Rotary breathing in chest deep water; Elementary backstroke 10 yards; Front crawl 25 yards; Back crawl 25 yards; Breaststroke kick 10 yards with or without kickboard; Scissors kick 10 yards with or without kickboard; Swim underwater 2 body lengths; Tread water 2 minutes; Safety skills Breaststroke 10 yards; Sidestroke 10 yards; Swim under water 3 body lengths; Elementary backstroke 25 yards; Dolphin kick 10 yards; Front crawl 50 yards; Back crawl 50 yards; Tread water 2 minutes; Alternate breathing; Safety skills Front crawl 100 yards; Back crawl 100 yards; Breaststroke 25 yards; Sidestroke 25 yards; Butterfly 10 yards; Swim underwater 10 yards; Tread water 3 minutes; Surface dives; Safety skills Swim continuously 500 yards; Front crawl 200 yards; Back crawl 100 yards; Breaststroke 50 yards; Sidestroke 50 yards; Butterfly 25 yards; Swim underwater 15 yards; Tread water 5 minutes; Surface dives; Safety skills Front crawl 300 400 yards; Back crawl 200 300 yards; Breaststroke 100 200 yards; Sidestroke 100 200 yards; Trudgen crawl 50 100 yards; Over-arm Sidestroke 50 100 yards; Butterfly 50 100 yards; Approach & emergency rescue skills; Tread water 7 9 min. 4
Youth Swimming Lessons: Dates & Times Session One June 18 21 & June 25 28 Register by Wednesday, June 13 by 5pm. Session Two July 9 12 & July 16 19 Register by Thursday, July 5 by 5pm. Session Three July 30 August 2 & August 6 9 Register by Wednesday July 25 by 5pm. # CLASS TIME 1 Tadpoles 10:15-10:45 AM 2 Tadpoles 6:00-6:30 PM 3 Frogs 10:15-10:45 AM 4 Frogs 6:00-6:30 PM 5 Minnows 12:00-12:30 PM 6 Minnows 4:00-4:30 PM 7 Minnows 6:00-6:30 PM 8 Goldfish 10:15-10:45 AM 9 Goldfish 4:00-4:30 PM 10 Goldfish 6:00-6:30 PM 11 Level 1 12:00-12:30 PM 12 Level 1 4:00-4:30 PM 13 Level 1 5:00-5:30 PM 14 Level 1 6:00-6:30 PM 15 Level 2 12:00-12:45 PM 16 Level 2 3:00-3:45 PM 17 Level 2 5:00-5:45 PM 18 Level 2 6:00-6:45 PM 19 Level 3 12:00-12:45 PM 20 Level 3 3:00-3:45 PM 21 Level 3 6:00-6:45 PM 22 Level 4 11:00-11:45 AM 23 Level 4 3:00-3:45 PM 24 Level 4 5:00-5:45 PM 25 Level 5 11:00-11:45 AM 26 Level 5 3:00-3:45 PM 27 Level 5 5:00-5:45 PM 28 Level 6 11:00-11:45 AM 29 Level 6 3:00-3:45 PM 30 Level 7 12:00-12:45 PM 31 Advanced 12:00-12:45 PM Download Forms! Downloadable forms are available online at www.itprs.org click on FORMS/FLYERS. # CLASS TIME 32 Tadpoles 10:15-10:45 AM 33 Tadpoles 5:00-5:30 PM 34 Frogs 10:15-10:45 AM 35 Frogs 5:00-5:30 PM 36 Minnows 12:00-12:30 PM 37 Minnows 3:00-3:30 PM 38 Minnows 4:00-4:30 PM 39 Minnows 5:00-5:30 PM 40 Minnows 6:00-6:30 PM 41 Goldfish 10:15-10:45 AM 42 Goldfish 4:00-4:30 PM 43 Goldfish 5:00-5:30 PM 44 Goldfish 6:00-6:30 PM 45 Level 1 10:15-10:45 AM 46 Level 1 12:00-12:30 PM 47 Level 1 3:00-3:30 PM 48 Level 1 4:00-4:30 PM 49 Level 1 6:00-6:30 PM 50 Level 2 11:00-11:45 AM 51 Level 2 12:00-12:45 PM 52 Level 2 3:00-3:45 PM 53 Level 2 4:00-4:45 PM 54 Level 2 5:00-5:45 PM 55 Level 3 11:00-11:45 AM 56 Level 3 3:00-3:45 PM 57 Level 3 4:00-4:45 PM 58 Level 3 5:00-6:45 PM 59 Level 4 11:00-11:45 AM 60 Level 4 4:00-4:45 PM 61 Level 4 6:00-6:45 PM 62 Level 5 12:00-12:45 PM 63 Level 5 3:00-3:45 PM 64 Level 5 5:00-5:45 PM 65 Level 6 3:00-3:45 PM 66 Level 6 5:00-5:45 PM 67 Level 7 12:00-12:45 PM 68 Level 7 6:00-6:45 PM 69 Advanced 12:00-12:45 PM 70 Advanced 6:00-6:45 PM # CLASS TIME 71 Tadpoles 10:15-10:45 AM 72 Tadpoles 5:00-5:30 PM 73 Frogs 10:15-10:45 AM 74 Frogs 5:00-5:30 PM 75 Minnows 12:00-12:30 PM 76 Minnows 3:00-3:30 PM 77 Minnows 4:00-4:30 PM 78 Minnows 5:00-5:30 PM 79 Minnows 6:00-6:30 PM 80 Goldfish 10:15-10:45 AM 81 Goldfish 12:00-12:30 PM 82 Goldfish 4:00-4:30 PM 83 Goldfish 6:00-6:30 PM 84 Level 1 12:00-12:30 PM 85 Level 1 3:00-3:30 PM 86 Level 1 4:00-4:30 PM 87 Level 1 5:00-5:30 PM 88 Level 1 6:00-6:30 PM 89 Level 2 11:00-11:45 AM 90 Level 2 3:00-3:45 PM 91 Level 2 4:00-4:45 PM 92 Level 2 5:00-5:45 PM 93 Level 2 6:00-6:45 PM 94 Level 3 11:00-11:45 AM 95 Level 3 3:00-3:45 PM 96 Level 3 4:00-4:45 PM 97 Level 3 6:00-6:45 PM 98 Level 4 12:00-12:45 PM 99 Level 4 4:00-4:45 PM 100 Level 4 6:00-6:45 PM 101 Level 5 12:00-12:45 PM 102 Level 5 3:00-3:45 PM 103 Level 5 5:00-5:45 PM 104 Level 6 3:00-3:45 PM 105 Level 6 5:00-5:45 PM 106 Level 7 12:00-12:45 PM 107 Level 7 6:00-6:45 PM 108 Advanced 12:00-12:45 PM 109 Advanced 6:00-6:45 PM Are you signed up to receive our email blasts? www.itprs.org 5
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Private lessons will follow the same plan as group swimming lessons, but will be tailored to student need. Call and talk to the Swim Lesson Director. The swim instructors at Parks & Recreation are now offering private/semi-private swimming lessons! This is a great option for swimmers who: Want to work more on their skills learned in group lessons Learn best in an individualized setting Can t attend a full two-week session Are adults working on their swimming ability All ages welcome. Offered all summer during Beach hours, subject to instructor s availability. Must register by 5pm the Wednesday prior to week of intended lessons. Payment due at first lesson. Download Private Lessons registration form. SEMI-PRIVATE PRIVATE (2 STUDENTS/1 INSTRUCTOR) $15/30 min. $22.50/45 min. $25/30 min. $40/45 min. Must register by 5pm the Wednesday prior to week of intended lessons. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP CALLING ALL FUTURE LIFEGUARDS! This program teaches strong swimmers the ins and outs of being a lifeguard. This hands-on course will teach: lifesaving techniques, how to be a stronger swimmer, basic first aid and CPR. After completing the course, participants will have the option to volunteer at the Beach and assist a Swim Instructor with a swim lesson. See registration information below. Registration deadline is July 5, 5pm. Monday Thursday July 9 12 & July 16 19 GROUP TIME RES. NON. *AGES 14+ 11:30am 1:30pm $50 $60 (* or those who have completed Advanced lessons) 6
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PARKS, RECREATION & SENIORS 2018 SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION FORM GENERAL LESSON INFORMATION All lessons are held at Deer Lake Beach, 350 White Lake Road, Clarkston. In case of inclement weather please call the SWIM LESSON HOT LINE number (248) 625-1444 and/or sign up to receive cancellation messages through www.cancellations.com. It is your responsibility to call the hotline number or check online if weather is questionable. Students will not enter the water at the beach when the air temperature is below 70 degrees. All classes are held MONDAY through THURSDAY for two consecutive weeks at Deer Lake Beach. Make-up classes will be held on Fridays of the same week or the following Monday. Make up classes are for cancelled classes only. The instructors will be ready for your children 5 minutes prior to class. Please bring warm clothing and dry towels for immediately after class. Instructors will release children only to their parents. Please inform your child s instructor if someone other than a parent will be picking up your child. For all swim programs, children not completely potty-trained must wear SWIM DIAPERS. Disposable swim diapers are available for purchase at the beach. On the last day of class, you will receive a status report from the instructor indicating your child s progress and the suggested next level of classes. Siblings are welcome to enter the beach at no cost & swim while their sibling is in swim lessons, provided they are supervised and follow all beach rules. If anyone stays after the lesson to use the Beach, all users must pay the per person rate. Private Swim Lessons are now offered. Download information online or call & talk to Swim Lesson Manager. Any other questions can be directed to the Parks, Recreation and Seniors Office, (248) 625-8223. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration begins Monday, May 7 at the Main Office at 8am and continues until the registration deadline/classes are full. The registration deadline is Wednesday, 5pm, the week BEFORE the start of the session. If spots still exist after the registration deadline, additional registrations will be accepted with a $10 late fee. See back for Refunds or Transfers. PLEASE REFER TO RECEIPT GIVEN AT TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR YOUR CHILD S CLASS INFORMATION. Please complete the form below and return with payment to Independence Township: Parks, Recreation & Seniors, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 FAX: (248) 620-7454 If faxing, please call to confirm we received your registration if you do not receive an emailed receipt. Save time and register online or over the phone! Registration can also be done online at www.itprs.org. If you need an online user name/account, give us a call to set one up! PARTICIPANT NAME *BIRTHDATE * Do we have your child s birth certificate on file? If not, we need to see it to verify the child s age. AGE MALE / FEMALE (Please Circle One) GRADE (in Fall 18 ) SCHOOL ADDRESS/CITY/ZIP HOME PHONE WORK/CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS (For receipt purposes only) WATER GIGGLERS (Circle a month): JUNE / JULY / AUGUST (Circle a time): 10am / 4:30pm TADPOLES ADVANCED Session One: June 18 21 & June 25 28 CLASS NUMBER CLASS NAME CLASS TIME JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP Session One: July 9 12 & July 16 19 11:30am-1:30pm Session Two: July 9 12 & July 16 19 CLASS NUMBER CLASS NAME CLASS TIME Private Semi-Private Dates/Times Desired: Swim Lesson Manger will contact you to confirm. Session Three: July 30 August 2 & August 6 9 CLASS NUMBER CLASS NAME CLASS TIME **Please complete questions & payment information on the reverse and please sign the waiver.** 7
If there are specific ways your child learns best, please let us know here: Any known medical problems/special information your child s instructor should know? For some classes, we split up into groups. Does your child have a buddy request (must be registered in same class #)? Water Gigglers: $12 res/$17 non per month Tadpoles & Frogs: $24 res/$34 non per session Minnows & Goldfish: $38 res/$48 non per session Level 1 Advanced Lessons: $48 res/$58 non per session Junior Lifeguard Camp: $50 res/$60 non per session Private: $15/30 min. or $22.50/45 min. Semi-Private: $25/30 min. or $40/45 min. PLEASE READ WAIVER AND SIGN FORM The undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself, or as parent or guardian of such individual, assumes all responsibility for the above participant while enrolled in the activities sponsored by the Parks, Recreation & Seniors Department of Independence Township and with the respect to any actions taken in pursuance of such activities either before or after the activity. Moreover, it is agreed that the Township of Independence and its several departments, officers, and employees shall not be liable nor responsible for any property damage and/or personal injury and/or other loss or damage suffered by the participant, on his or her own behalf, or as parent or guardian of participant, release and forever discharge each of such entities and persons from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands with respect to any and all such damage, injury or loss. In the event of any injury, permission is hereby given to the Parks, Recreation & Seniors Department, and to the Director of such department to see that first aid and medical attention are given to the participant, at the discretion of the Director of the Department, or his or her agent or employee in connection with the activity in question. The participant represents that he or she is in good physical condition and able to participate in the activity for which he or she is enrolling and the participant shall be responsible for his or her own health and acknowledges that the activity in which the participant is enrolling may be injurious, and participant accepts his or her risk with full knowledge that some athletic programs require the assistance of unscreened volunteer coaches. Photographs may be taken at certain Recreation Department activities, and, unless the department receives signed, written objections, photos may be reproduced for publication. SIGNATURE (PARENT or GUARDIAN if under 18) DATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION All registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis and will not be accepted onsite at a class/program. Proof of age required for new customers, under 18 by providing a birth certificate. In order to confirm the status of a class/program, a deadline is listed for each session. If space still exists and registering after the registration deadline, a $10 late fee will apply. See our transfer and refund policy on page 3 of this Guide. 5 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER! Choose a registration option below. Before registering for any program, please read over our registration information found at www.itprs.org. Click on Home then Registration. Walk In to our office and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you! We are located in the Township Offices at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, in the lower level. Drop In our after hours drop box, located on the parking lot side of Town Hall. Download a registration form online first by going to www.itprs.org and clicking on forms and flyers. Mail In to 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346. Download a registration form online first by going to www.itprs.org and clicking on forms and flyers. Fax In to (248) 620-7454. Download a registration form online first by going to www.itprs.org and clicking on forms and flyers. To be used by customers paying by VISA or MC only. If you haven t received an emailed receipt within 24 hours, please call to verify we ve received your fax. Phone In Please give us a call at the office (248) 625-8223 and we will be more than happy to get your little ones signed up for a session or two! Online Registration You MUST have an account set-up with us. If you would like to set-up an account, please call us at the office so we can assist you! To register online (and you have an account already set-up), go to www.itprs.org and click on Sign In found in the upper right. Once logged into your account you can enter the class name. To be used by customers paying by VISA or MC only. Help us be green and save on postage! By providing an email address, we are able to email your receipt. VISA/MC accepted at the Parks and Recreation/Senior Center Offices only. INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PARKS, RECREATION & SENIORS 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 248.625.8223 ITPRS.ORG Making our community a better place to live, work and play by building connections with neighbors and the outdoors.